Mr 20 Chairs
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Wicker, Teak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Rush, Walnut
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Dressers
Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
2010s American Modern Dressers
Brass
2010s American Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables
Ceramic, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Furniture
Hardwood
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century German Armchairs
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s English Kinetic Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
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